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College Hockey Today
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College Hockey Today is a weekly podcast from The Rink Live and College Hockey Inc. covering the biggest stories in NCAA Division I men's college hockey. Co-hosts Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) look across the nation at the sport's most compelling news and newsmakers.
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NHL Draft Preview & Summer Update
Jun 2500:45:01Tap to summarizeHas it been two months already? Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) return to preview this weekend's NHL Draft in Buffalo. It promises to be a historic weekend for college hockey, with nearly 150 current or committed NCAA players in NHL Central Scouting's final rankings. The guys also catch up on a TON of offseason news, including recent college commitments, new coaching hires, the Stanley Cup Finals and more. Then, College Hockey Inc. Executive Director Sean Hogan joins the pod to discuss the NCAA's new Age-Based Eligibility Model and how it will impact college hockey. Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!
Transcribe →Cleaning Out Our Lockers
Apr 1600:43:00Tap to summarizeWe dragged Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) out of the transfer portal rabbit hole long enough to look back at the Frozen Four, including Denver's latest title, Johnny Hicks' storybook season, David Carle's legacy, Las Vegas/T-Mobile as a host, and more. Then we discuss the postseason award winners, Max Plante announcing he'll return to UMD for his junior season, St. Cloud State's hiring of Nick Oliver, live reaction to the final NHL Central Scouting rankings and, yes, the transfer portal. Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!
Transcribe →Frozen Four Preview
Apr 100:41:43Tap to summarizeJust like that, we're left with only four teams standing. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) look back at the regionals before fully diving into Frozen Four talk. Plus, Hobey Baker chatter, an update on the St. Cloud State coaching search, NHL signings, and a whole bunch more! Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!
Transcribe →NCAA Tournament Preview
Mar 2500:46:10Tap to summarizeIt's tourney time! Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) go in-depth on each of the four regionals, breaking down all eight head-to-head, first-round matchups. Plus, Brett Larson is the new head coach at Minnesota, Josh Kotai makes Augustana hockey history, bracket integrity, why upsets aren't (usually) an actual thing, and a salute to student college hockey reporters. Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!
Transcribe →Everything's Happening!
Mar 1900:36:21Tap to summarizeBrad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) to preview championship week in each of the six conferences, including Bentley going for an AHA repeat, Ohio State causing problems in the Big Ten, a rematch for the CCHA's Mason Cup, Shane Soderwall's successful leap from Division III to Division I, bubble chaos in Hockey East, and a marquee matchup in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff. The guys also react to Minnesota and Bob Motzko parting ways, the Hobey top-10, the first wave of NHL signings, and more. We apologize for some audio glitches during the episode. Watch: The Top 10 finalists for the 2026 Hobey Baker Memorial Award https://media.socialpost.cc/video/ed7306ff-0630-489b-a42c-a5bd4f3f4e5e Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!
Transcribe →Meet Me in St. Louis
Mar 1000:48:01Tap to summarizeSo much news, so little time! Playoff tournaments are now in full swing in all six conferences, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) to break down all the matchups in a jam-packed episode. Plus, thoughts on Alaska winning the inaugural United Collegiate Hockey Cup, Maryville University announcing the addition of NCAA Division I men's hockey, Rick Gotkin coaching in his final game at Mercyhurst, crazy box scores, and a potential college hockey return to the Spengler Cup. Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!
Transcribe →Expect the Unexpected?
Mar 300:41:47Tap to summarizeBack from covering North Dakota's Penrose Cup celebration in Kalamazoo, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) with plenty to discuss, including a preview of the four conference tournaments that begin this week, what's at stake on the final weekend in the Big Ten and Hockey East, what he got wrong about Providence in the preseason, Brown's new head coach, what to expect from the inaugural United Collegiate Hockey Cup, and plenty more. Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!
Transcribe →Chasing Championships
Feb 2500:32:15Tap to summarizeThe postseason is nearly upon us and that means conference races and national positioning are at the forefront. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) break it all down, including Bentley's first Atlantic Hockey regular-season title, Gavin McKenna's historic weekend, an absurd CCHA race, Quinnipiac and Providence closing in on championships, a massive North Dakota-Western Michigan showdown, and Alaska's strong late-season play. Plus, Schloss atones for a couple of glaring omissions from this week's free agent episode, and the guys discuss the impact of NCAA alumni at the Olympics. Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!
Transcribe →Bonus Episode: Free Agent Watch List
Feb 2400:44:02Tap to summarizeAn annual College Hockey Today tradition, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) provides his 2026 NCAA free agent watch list, going in-depth on nearly 40 undrafted players who should be on the radars of NHL general managers. The guys also talk about Brad's process in compiling his list, why college free agents are so coveted, under-the-radar players, developmental success stories, and more! Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!
Transcribe →Scouts?
Feb 1100:47:53Tap to summarizeHas playoff hockey arrived early? Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) certainly think so. The guys discuss that and tons more, including Schlossman's Hobey voting process, the Beanpot, Robert Morris' best stretch of the season, the Big Ten race, hard-charging Michigan Tech, the ECAC's outstanding freshman class, Denver's Penrose push, UAA's return to Sullivan Arena, and the Olympics. Schloss also tells us why the scouting world will be converging on Ann Arbor and Grand Forks this weekend. Schlossman: Where does the Hobey race stand right now? https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/schlossman-where-does-the-hobey-race-stand-right-now Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!
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